SEARCHING FOR ELECTRICIANS THAT INSTALL COOKTOPS IN SYDNEY?

Introduction

As Australia continues it’s push towards a more sustainable future, the humble gas cooktop is on the chopping block with Victoria already issuing a ban. Many other states are now starting to discuss the banning of gas cooktops. This means there’s no better time to consider a gas-to-electric cooktop conversion in Sydney

How Do Induction Cooktops Work?

Before we dive into the process of gas to electric cooktop conversion in Sydney, let’s go over how the new induction cooktops actually work.

Traditional electric cooktops, like the old white Euromaids or Westinghouse’s so many of use grew up with used a large electric heating element which took a while to heat up and did a very poor job (by todays standards atleast) of transferring the heat to the pot or pan.

Inudction Cooktops use an ‘induction coil’ to generate electromagnetic waves (magnetic field) that directly heat suitable pots and pans. This direct transfer of heat reduces thermal loss, heats the pans faster and makes temperature adjustments almost instantaneous.

Your Home?

Once you decide to make the switch, you’ll need to navigate the somewhat confusing market for induction stoves. Given the huge range of sizes, styles and features converting to an induction cooktop in Sydney can leave you scratching your head. Luckily the electricians at Plateau Electrical are highly experienced when it comes to replacing gas cooktops with electric cooktops in the Northern Beaches and surrounding areas

Selecting the Right Model

We won’t speak too much on features as these are going to come down to personal preference but what I will cover is the number 1 point of frustration when converting from a gas stove to an electric stove in Sydney. That is matching the new unit to the existing cutout.

You’ll need to get the measurement of the existing cutout in your benchtop. There’s a couple of ways to do this. The easiest way (if possible) is to try and lift your existing cooktop up off the bench top. This can be done by peeling it up from the corner or opening the cupboard and pushing up from below. Unfortunately they are often screwed into place and won’t come up.

Failing that, you can again go into the cupboard below and see if you can get a measurement of the cutout from there.

Alternatively if you can find a model number of the existing unit you may be able to find some specifications online.

Once you have that information, I would suggest using a website like Appliances Online. We have no affiliation with them but I do love the filters they have. You can put in your exact specifications and it will show you all the models that will fit.

Ideally, you don’t want to have to make any cuts to the existing benchtop as this will add to your cost and create a potential health risk if there’s silica dust in that benchtop.